Team conflict is challenging for project leaders but it is not necessarily bad. Conflict can lead to new ideas and approaches and facilitate the surfacing of important issues between team members if it is managed well. According to various research…
Preliminary findings from our 2008 Project Management Office Research demonstrate that PMOs can provide significant cost savings and other benefits when they align with delivery of the organization's strategic plan and are well-managed. Those that fail to do so do…
Often, the project manager is faced with an issue that is not easily resolved by theory or the knowledge acquired from formal training. These types of problems are usually not of a technical nature and more often tend to be…
One of the common issues that we hear is, "How do I get other people in the organization to see how important project management is?" This question is really related to how one sells project management to others in the…
One common barrier to using project management techniques is the time it takes to create the project plan. By using Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) templates, you can dramatically reduce the time it takes to create the project plan and improve…
It seems that everyone is looking for ways to be more ecologically friendly to our planet, which is a good thing. Can your project meetings be more eco-sensitive? Here are some suggestions: Don’t meet if you don’t need to Weekly…
Many organizations are investing heavily in Project management training and coaching right now despite a global economic slowdown. Why? Because the Project Management toolbox consists of powerful tools and techniques that can positively impact your bottom line and help your…
“Lack of Clarity in the Scope of the Project” continues to be the top challenge facing organizations in managing projects, according to a 2006 Survey of Project Managers, conducted by Business Improvement Architects. This issue was mentioned by 64% of…
Refocusing your Project Management Office (PMO) or Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) to ensure it continues to meet the strategic imperatives of your organization is critical for its survival in today's economic climate. This action will help protect it from…
Business Improvement Architect’s annual research of project managers at ProjectWorld 2005 in Toronto, Canada indicated that ‘Lack of Clarity in the Scope of the Project’ was the top challenge their organization faces in managing projects. This concern is almost tied…
